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[joshwyatt]

It doesn't turn over, it's as if it almost does but can't. Dipstick level is good, at normal level...just below max capacity.

[joshwyatt]

Also add, battery is good, all dash lights illuminate and go out, and no EML on when trying to start or at any other time.

[Lazydocker]

The fact that the oil level is OK points away from the pressure switch dumping the oil

[JamesV6CDX]

My thinking too LD, and reason for asking

Also concerned that it doesn't try and turn over - it's possibly seized if that's the case, which would mean the chap may have continued running it.

Josh - I'll still come for a look.

If you're in no rush, we could potentially source another engine for it, and pop it in over the summer? 

[tunnie]

very odd, oil pump failure, its not been pushed up to top of the engine?  :-/

[joshwyatt]

James, you are too nice...putting a new engine in it 
But unfortunately this vehicle just needs to be either sold, or disposed of asap. If it were mine to keep I'd get it fixed, but unfortunately it just needs to be gone.
I think I read RobesyMV6 (I think that's his name - apologies if I'm mistaken) has two 2.6 engine for sale, £250 each. But in reality I can't be doing with all that faff.
But as said, whenever you can look at it James that would be good, but as it's currently a non runner please don't feel in any rush. But, the blue 3.2 manual...did get me thinking, the lambda sensors are the same for the 2.6 and 3.2 manual, so I could swap them over and see if that cures the 3.2...so something positive may come out of it.

[JamesV6CDX]

Yes, we will definately have those lamdas 

[Lazydocker]

More odd that, assuming (which we shouldn't do at this point ) that it is Oil Pump Failure, and it has run to the point of seizing, it didn't make a big hole in the block :-/

There are still other options but I think you need to be prepared for the bad news...

I sense a "Parts" advert soon

[JamesV6CDX]

I feel a burning desire to put this MV6 back on the road 

[joshwyatt]

I feel a burning desire to put this MV6 back on the road 

Don't give me ideas 

[Lazydocker]

I feel a burning desire to put this MV6 back on the road 

Can't see that you've got the time to fit in with Josh's timescale requirements though

[JamesV6CDX]

I feel a burning desire to put this MV6 back on the road 

Can't see that you've got the time to fit in with Josh's timescale requirements though

No, I haven't.

Wouldn't stop me potentially making an offer on the non-runner though (assuming it's confirmed as terminal) and fitting a power plant at my leisure?

[joshwyatt]

That's probably the biggest issue Paul, as with a Transit SWB, two mercs, three Omega's inc the MV6 I need the space. It'd be great to get the MV6 going. But it now owes me £1425ish, it was advertised at £1995 and got an ok price for it, but getting a new engine, paying for James time (even though his prices are stupidly low) I fear it wouldn't be worth it. By the time it was all fixed, I'd still break even on it, which of course is better than losing, but if I have to lose an amount on it just to get the space...that's unfortunately the price I'll have to pay.
That's reminded me, I still haven't paid for your work on the 3.2 manual James...we'll have to get that sorted 

[joshwyatt]

I feel a burning desire to put this MV6 back on the road 

Can't see that you've got the time to fit in with Josh's timescale requirements though

No, I haven't.

Wouldn't stop me potentially making an offer on the non-runner though (assuming it's confirmed as terminal) and fitting a power plant at my leisure?

Of course James...you'd be more than welcome to make an offer on it, even if you can get it running I'd accept a non runner price for it, as I would never really trust the engine again...stupid I know but I'd hate for it to die on someone else...especially you. Start talking £1.50 and a kit kat and it's yours 

[JamesV6CDX]

If we get it running, and can confirm the source of the problem has been fixed - then you keep it as a runner, mate

I don't think that's likely under the circs, but I will do my darned best for you to find out what happened...

Even if this one is dead - we will use the parts to sort out your 3.2 if nothing else